This past weekend found the tribe at the local mobile phone provider. Two of the phones are off contract and mine, well, I have a year left on the RAZR. So, I thought that we would see what was being offered.
The needs of the other phones are rather simple, service, maybe some text messaging, and perhaps a camera. No big deal. Me? I take this as an opportunity to upgrade (like a true geek). I like the BlackBerry. And that is what I thought I wanted. Until I saw this:
The Palm 700p. One of the guys at work just got one. And he and I are somewhat similar - we don't want a Windows based device. I have had a Palm device since Handspring released their more affordable handhelds. I have looked at Windows-based devices but nothing I ever saw made me want to switch. The mobile provider is dying to sell one to me. A year left on the contract? No problem. Not too happy with the price ($249 after rebates)? We can do better, no problem.
I didn't get it. At least not yet.
My Tungsten C is fantastic. I love it. And my RAZR, I still see some life left in it, too. But mostly, I think that I am really old school. I like having two devices ("device envy?"). Maybe it is time to grow up and get one device that incorporates everything that I want/need. A mobile phone and a Palm-based PDA. I know that I won't miss the C after using the 700p for a little while. All of my contacts/calendar entries/games/etc. will move over to it rather easily. And I can get that 1 or 2GB SD Card and really exploit the device.
I have no problem with form factor. I have already resigned myself to having to buy more accessories (belt clip, car adapter, SD Card, additional styluses - for the time when I lose one).
So, I ask: Why shouldn't I get it?
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Comment posted by Andy Donaldson03/27/2007 07:08:33 AM
Homepage: http://macian.blogspot.com
Dude,
Hold off for a little bit. The new BlackBerry models that are coming out soon really have some neat stuff on them, like built in GPS. In my experience working with the Treo's in a corporate environment, they are garbage! We've had Treo's here since the 300 series, but the 700's have done nothing by constantly die out on folks. Most everyone that has had a Treo has made the switch to the BlackBerry 8700 series and they love it. Plus, the Help Desk loves it because they never hear from anyone for support. The things just plain work and work well!
Comment posted by Gregg Eldred03/28/2007 08:45:03 AM
Homepage: http://www.ns-tech.com/blog/geldred.nsf
@Andy - I had to think about this a bit. I understand the value and the simplicity of the Blackberry devices. I also know about the issues with the Treo (others have told me about the random resets). But the resets on the Palm OS Treo are no where near what they are on the Windows-based Treo. It's getting to the point where having a Palm-based device is overriding any device-specific issues I may have. And besides, for my piddly little mail needs, it should be sufficient. The only two Blackberry devices I have from which to choose are the 7130 and the 8703.
Even after that, I may yet consider one of the Blackberry's.
As you can tell, I am still on the fence. But I know I want a different device. A better device.
Comment posted by Esther Strom03/28/2007 02:19:32 PM
Homepage: http://esthermstrom.blogspot.com
I have a Treo 650 and really like it. I do prefer to have a single device, and it has some nice features that make it worth it to have only one. I don't know that any of them are exclusive to the Treo; I'm sure the Blackberries have the same features. But I just prefer the Palm OS to the Blackberry. Plus there's currently a lot more software available for it,
Comment posted by Gregg Eldred03/28/2007 09:57:38 PM
Homepage: http://www.ns-tech.com/blog/geldred.nsf
@Esther - thanks for the comments. Nice to see someone else that enjoys the Palm OS. And you are right, I kind of forgot about the number of software titles available for Palm OS devices.
Andy may not be too happy with me, but I think that this weekend will find me getting the 700p.
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